Holiday traditions shine ...

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM – Courtney and Tim Rieke’s home at 424 South State Street has become a regular stop for residents who drive through town to look at holiday lights. The couple has lived in the home since 2015, and their decorations have grown into ...

December 24, 2025

Brown County commissioners boost salary, per diem rates

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 salary and per diem hike for commissioners Tuesday. Commissioners will receive a 2026 salary of $31,982 plus $1,500 for the board chair and $500 for the vice chair. Daily per ...

December 24, 2025

‘More and more guys want to get out now and fish’

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — R & R Bait & Tackle bait shop owner Francis Rieger of New Ulm said ice fishing demand is growing as the temperatures drop this winter. “A lot of people are going to Sleepy Eye Lake. I’m hearing fishing is pretty good for ...

December 24, 2025

GETTING TO KNOW Aubrey Steffl

Cedar Mountain, Jr. Interview by Ari Selvey Cedar Mountain’s all-time leading scorer, Steffl put up 23 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists and five steals during a 67-40 win over Sleepy Eye on Friday. Q: Who is your favorite musical ...

December 24, 2025

New Ulm legion baseball HOF to induct 4

Membership in the New Ulm American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame will increase to 111 on Saturday, Dec. 27, as four new members will join the group. The induction ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at New Ulm’s American Legion Post 132. The ...

December 24, 2025

Brooklyn Lewis adding on to family’s basketball highlights

By: Jim Bastian

We all know that when you talk about a baseball family in New Ulm, the first names that come to your mind are the Steinbachs — Terry, Tom and Tim. And when you talk about a basketball family in New Ulm, there is one name that comes to ...

December 23, 2025